individual sessions

One-on-one meetings scheduled

Individual sessions are one-on-one meetings between a client and a professional—typically a therapist, tutor, trainer, or coach—as opposed to group sessions.

The term emphasizes personalized attention: She preferred individual sessions to group therapy.

In fitness or education contexts, individual sessions usually cost more but allow customized pacing and focus.

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participant structure

individual sessionsgroup sessions

Scheduled collective meetings

group classes · group therapy · workshops · seminars · peer groups

scheduling format

individual sessionsopen enrollment

Designated benefits signup window

drop-in sessions · rolling admission

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